Chapter 2259: Action begins
The transaction was over, and the exploration of the treasures of the Knights Templar in Tomar finally began.
After completing the transaction, the Portuguese Minister of Culture Vieira and Belmiro returned to Lisbon with the knight sword of Alfonso I, and the donation ceremony will be held at the Belem Palace on the next day.
This has nothing to do with Ye Tian, the $120 million that sold the knight sword has already been pocketed.
More importantly, almost all obstacles to exploring the treasures of the Knights Templar in Tomar have been smoothly removed.
In addition to the priceless Crusader Knight Sword, the rest of the antique artworks that Ye Tian swept away were all sold to Bell Miro, which made a lot of money and saved a lot of trouble.
Of course, it does not include the beautifully bound "Ten Commandments of Pirates", which has been completely destroyed by him.
Even the treasure map left by the famous pirate Black Baron Roberts was burned and completely reduced to ashes.
As for the island drawn on the treasure map, the topography of the island, and the specific treasure route and location, it was firmly engraved in Ye Tian's mind.
Since then, he is the only one in the world who knows the existence of the pirate treasure, so there is no need to worry about leaks.
In the blink of an eye it is a new day, the sun is shining, and the sky is clear, just like everyone's mood.
At ten o'clock in the morning, Ye Tian, who was well packed, took Jason and David out of the luxury suite, ready to officially launch this exploration operation to explore the treasures of the Knights Templar.
When they walked to the third floor, they saw at a glance that the Bishop of Kent and his party had already been waiting at the top of the stairs. Everyone was full of expectations and excitement.
After everyone met, they continued to walk down the stairs.
Entering the hotel lobby, everyone saw a group of Portuguese, including the Deputy Minister of Culture of Portugal, the Mayor of Tomar Barbosa, the Sister Sofia, and several archaeologists and historians.
According to the agreement reached before, these Portuguese will also participate in the next exploratory operation and be responsible for on-site supervision.
In addition to these Portuguese, there are also many media reporters who have heard the news in the hotel lobby, including local Portuguese media reporters and others from all over the world.
Seeing Ye Tian and the others descending the stairs and entering the hotel lobby, many media reporters immediately rushed up and rushed to the front of Barbosa and Sister Sofia.
However, they were stopped by the well-prepared Portuguese police and hotel security personnel and could only ask questions from a few meters away.
"Good morning, Steven, I'm a reporter from the Daily News. It is said that you will start a joint exploration operation today to find the legendary treasure of the Knights Templar in Tomar. Can you reveal the specific exploration location?
"Good morning, Steven, I'm a Portuguese TV reporter. Will your joint exploration operation in Tomar be broadcast live like the previous operations, so that everyone can witness the exploration process?"
Ye Tian stopped, glanced at these media reporters quickly, then smiled and said loudly:
"Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, friends from the media, this is Steven. I am very glad to see you here. The weather today is very good. I wish you all a good day.
Here, I want to thank everyone for your attention. Yes, today we will launch a joint exploration operation in Tomar. The goal to be explored is the famous treasure of the Knights Templar.
I hope we can discover something and bring a huge surprise to the world. As for the places to explore, I can’t disclose it. I believe you will know soon, because you will definitely follow up and report! "
"Hahaha"
There was a burst of laughter at the scene, and everyone laughed.
Especially those media reporters are all nodding lightly, they will not let go of such a golden opportunity.
When the laughter fell slightly, Ye Tian immediately continued:
"As for the live broadcast, not for the time being. If we have a huge discovery that shocks the world, we will immediately conduct a web broadcast and invite TV stations to broadcast live, so that everyone in the world can witness the miracle."
Hearing what he said, the expressions of the Portuguese government officials and the senior monks of the Jesuits who were standing a little far away changed and became much gloomy.
This cunning **** is obviously guarding us, it's so hateful!
After answering a few questions one after another, Ye Tian ended the temporary interview and walked over to the high-level Portuguese government and high-level Jesuit monks with the Bishop of Kent.
After the two sides met, they were a kind of feigning politeness, and then they merged together and walked towards the hotel entrance together.
At this time, Ye Tian and his team had arrived at the entrance of the hotel, lined up in a long line, waiting for them to board the car.
The many protesters who had gathered at the entrance of the hotel before, as the conqueror Alfonso’s sabre was taken back by the Portuguese government, have dispersed, and the entrance of the hotel is much quieter.
Coming out of the hotel, Ye Tian quickly scanned the situation on the street, and secretly looked at all the vehicles in his line of sight and several historical buildings opposite the hotel to ensure safety.
After confirming his safety, he then pulled the door to the car and boarded the bulletproof SUV in front of him.
The others were the same, everyone got on the car one after another, ready to go.
Soon, the convoy drove out suddenly and headed for the first exploration site not far away.
As Ye Tian said, the joint exploration fleet had just started, and the media reporters immediately rushed to the numerous news reporting vehicles parked on the side of the road, and then drove up to follow closely behind.
In addition to the guarding Portuguese police and many media reporters, there are also some guys with unknown origins and even ill-intentioned ones who have also followed suit.
In fact, the first place to explore is very close to the hotel.
If it is not for safety reasons and to carry a large number of high-tech exploration equipment and weapons and equipment for security, the joint exploration team can walk past it on foot, and it will not take much time.
In just seven or eight minutes, the joint exploration convoy arrived at the first exploration site, located in the main church directly opposite the Tomar City Hall.
When the joint exploration convoy drove here, many people who were walking, relaxing and visiting the inside and outside of the church and the square in front of the church couldn't help feeling very surprised and came over.
Even the media reporters who followed, as well as other people of all kinds, were very surprised.
Is the famous treasure of the Knights Templar buried here? This is the most lively place in Tomar, it can be called the city center of Tomar, and it has been since the day Tomar was founded.
What treasure can be hidden in such a place in full view for more than 700 years, but has not been discovered by anyone. The possibility is too low!
Just when people felt confused, the joint exploration convoy had slowly stopped and stopped at the edge of the square in front of the main church.
As soon as the convoy stopped, Matisse’s voice came from the wireless headset and reached Ye Tian’s ears:
"Steven, the guys who came here in advance have thoroughly figured out the situation here and are scattered among the tourists. Two sniper teams are hidden in the historic buildings on both sides of the square.
On the Tomar Castle not far away, there is also a sniper team hidden there to prevent people from condescending to carry out ambushes. So far, it is safe here. You can rest assured to get off."
"Received, Matisse, inform the sniper team guarding in Tomar Castle and let them be more vigilant. If anyone tries to attack us, they will choose Tomar Castle in all likelihood and conduct a sneak attack from a commanding height."
Ye Tian responded with a smile, and secretly turned on the perspective, and quickly scanned the situation in the square outside.
As Matisse said ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ in the square outside, the main church and city hall, and other surrounding buildings, there is no potential danger, and the site is safe.
After the perspective, Ye Tian reached out and opened the door and got out of the car, standing on this ancient square with a history of more than 700 years.
The Bishop of Kent, who was sitting in other cars, and the many Portuguese who followed to oversee the exploration, also got out of the car and walked over here.
In a blink of an eye, these people had already come to the front, meeting with Ye Tian and David.
Just standing still, the mayor of Tomar Barbosa said impatiently:
"Steven, where are you going to start exploring? The city hall or the main church, or the historical buildings around the square? I am very familiar with this place and can be your guide!"
Ye Tian looked at the Lord Mayor, then raised his hand to the center of the square and said with a smile:
"Don't worry, Barbosa, let's go and admire the tall Templar sculpture first, and then explore the treasure, time is right!"
